The sun rose over the Amalfi villa in slow, golden strokes, painting the bedroom walls in soft amber. Aiden woke first sprawled across Silas’s chest, one leg hooked over his hip, the platinum band on his finger catching the light like a quiet vow. Silas was still asleep, silver-streaked hair mussed, scarred lip slightly parted, breathing deep and even. For once, no tension lingered in his face. No storm behind closed lids.Aiden propped himself on one elbow, studying the man who had once terrified him, owned him, and finally miraculously set him free.No collar today. No leather. Just skin, heartbeat, trust.He traced the faint line of the old bite mark on Silas’s shoulder the one Aiden had reopened in passion, then kissed in apology, then kissed again in devotion. Silas stirred at the touch, stormy blue eyes fluttering open.“Morning,” Aiden murmured.Silas’s arm tightened around him instinctively. “You’re still here.”“Always.”Silas exhaled a long, relieved sound and pulled Aiden d
Read more